self-governance
noun
self-gov·er·nance
ˌself-ˈgə-vər-nən(t)s 
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Examples of self-governance in a Sentence
despite pessimistic predictions, self-governance has worked out well for the former colony
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The founders predicated this entrustment of self-governance on a noble Enlightenment idea: that citizens are fundamentally virtuous.
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Michael Szalma, Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2024
As with perhaps every other community in this country and across the globe, the greatest challenge Carefree is likely to face going forward is the illegitimate influence of monied interests on our self-governance and all the downstream effects such corruption entails.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
This country was founded by people who wanted political and religious freedom and self-governance.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2024
Iranians call for change aligns with American ideals of liberty and self-governance, reminding us of historical instances where solidarity facilitated substantial change in other parts of the world.
—Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2024
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Michael Szalma, Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2024
As with perhaps every other community in this country and across the globe, the greatest challenge Carefree is likely to face going forward is the illegitimate influence of monied interests on our self-governance and all the downstream effects such corruption entails.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
This country was founded by people who wanted political and religious freedom and self-governance.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2024
Iranians call for change aligns with American ideals of liberty and self-governance, reminding us of historical instances where solidarity facilitated substantial change in other parts of the world.
—Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2024
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“Self-governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-governance. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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